Thursday, January 7, 2016

January flowering tree of Bintulu - Wild Cinnamon

This month of January the Wild Cinnamon trees (Cinnamomum iners) are seen flowering over many locations in Bintulu. It is a medium sized tree that is attractive for its orange to reddish flushes. It is a hardy tree with a neat and compact form. It is a popular roadside tree in Bintulu since about 30 years ago and is also suitable for green spaces areas, car parking lots and even private homes that have a sizeable garden space. The flowers are very small and insignificant creamy white. They grow well in full sun and bears small berry fruits that are attractive to wildlife.